Peep cpap - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Test Bank for Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care 7th Edition by Des Jardins Chapter 2 Ventilation MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What instrument is used to measure P atm ? a. dynameter c. barometer b. altimeter d. hygrometer ANS: C Feedback A B C D A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B ) or atmospheric (...

Finish date: 9/12/2019 6:35 PM Central Daylight Time Points: 102 of 140 Percent: 73% √ 1. A patient with a PBW of 55 kg (121 lb) is receiving VC, A/C ventilation. Ventilator settings and blood gas analysis results are: FIO2 0.70 Mandatory rate 14 VT 350 mL PEEP 5 cm H2O pH 7.35 PaCO2 35 mm Hg PaO2 40 mm Hg - HCO3 19 mEq/L BE -6 mEq/L SO2 (calc) 74% A respiratory therapist should recommend A. changing to SIMV mode. increasing to 10 cm H2O PEEP. C. changing to 5 cm H2O C...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

NBRC TMC Exam Review (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What position would you place pt for CXR for TB? Answer: Apical lordotic Q: On a lateral neck CXR, a steeple sign would indicate what? Answer: Croup Q: On a lateral neck CXR, a thumb sign would indicate what? Answer: Epiglottitis Q: What pathology has fluffy infiltrates, butterfly pattern or batwing pattern on CXR?? Answer: Pulmonary edema Q: What is the t...

A neonate is on a ventilator for RDS. settings are PIP: 26 PEEP: 5 FiO2: 1.0 Rate: 20 SaO2 90 The neonate is given surfactant and 18 hours later the ventilator settings are PIP: 18 PEEP: 4 FiO2: 0.21 Rate: 20 SaO2 95 the NP should recognize that: a. the FiO2 should be increased b. the neonate should be extubated to CPAP c. the settings are appropriate and will assist weaning - ANSWER b. the neonate should be extubated to CPAP Assessment of a term infant is as follows: IUG...

FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) What is the single most important indicator in critical illness? - tachypnea Beck's Triad - hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds - a/w cardiac tamponade What is the thyromental distance? - It is the distance in finger breadths between the anterior prominence of the thyroid cartilage (adam's apple) and the tip of the mandible (chin). It is an estimate of the length of the mandible and the available space anterior to the larynx What d...

PEEP & CPAP 1. PEEP: recruits a certain number of collapsed alveoli increases FRC & increases compliance in the dependent are (lower lobe) of lung *compliance decreases in the non-dependent (upper lobe) area of the lung due to overdistention

PEEP & CPAP (Exam 1) Study Guide. PEEP - answerrecruits a certain number of collapsed alveoli increases FRC & increases compliance in the dependent are (lower lobe) of lung *compliance decreases in the non-dependent (upper lobe) area of the lung due to overdistention Indications of PEEP - answerRefractory Hypoxemia (will not respond to supplemental O2) Shunt of >30% Atelectasis with decreased FRC decreased compliance Certain disease processes Goals of PEEP - answerenhance tissue oxyg...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 2: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: HIT heparin induced thrombocytopenia - dec in platelets - monitor PTT, CBC Q: Acute Respiratory Failure Answer: Cause: PE, infection, V/Q mismatch Sxs: Resp Acidosis, dyspnea, dec O2, tachycardia, tachypnea Tx: oxygen, sit them up, bipap, bronchodilators, steroid, turn, inc fluids, postural drainage, PaO2: <60 PaCO2: >45 SaO2: <9...